Wheeling Nailers

ECHL: Central Division Final Series Preview: Toledo Walleye vs. Wheeling Nailers

The Toledo Walleye and Wheeling Nailers face off in the Central Division final that starts on Friday night in Toledo at the Huntington Center. The Walleye and Nailers met four times during the regular season, with each team grabbing two wins each. Toledo has the league’s best scorer in Brandon Hawkins, while Wheeling has the […]

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PHOTOS: Indy Fuel vs. Wheeling Nailers – 04/27/2024

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. – The Wheeling Nailers faced the Indy Fuel in Game 5 of the Central Division Semifinals on Saturday night at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. The Nailers prevailed, winning 4-2, and are moving on to the North Division Finals in the 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs against the Toledo Walleye. Check out this […]

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ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Transactions | 04/29/2024

The Wheeling Nailers and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that goaltender Taylor Gauthier was reassigned to the Nailers following the Penguins’ elimination from the American Hockey League playoffs. Gauthier was listed on Wheeling’s playoff-eligible list before the start of playoffs, and he will be available to the team when the Central Division Finals start. Gauthier was […]

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ECHL Playoff Recap: Indy Fuel vs. Wheeling Nailers Game 4 | 04/27/2024

The game between Indy Fuel and the Wheeling Nailers held at the Pittsburg Penguins‘ practice barn, is a pivotal moment for both teams. The Nailers can secure a spot in the semifinals and face the Toledo Walleyes. Meanwhile, Indy is striving to stage a comeback and challenge the Nailers in their pursuit of the Kelly […]

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PHOTOS: Indy Fuel vs. Wheeling Nailers – 04/23/2024

WHEELING, W. Va. – The Wheeling Nailers and the Indy Fuel went head to head for Game 4 of the Central Division Semifinals in the 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs at the WesBanco Arena on Tuesday. The Nailers took the victory with a final score of 3-0, giving Jaxon Castor his first pro career shutout. Click […]

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Wheeling Nailer celebrate a win over the Indy Fuel

ECHL Central Division Semifinals Game Recap: Wheeling Nailers vs. Indy Fuel Game 4 | 04/23/2024

For the fourth game in five days, the Wheeling Nailers and Indy Fuel met Tuesday night at WesBanco Arena in their Central Division semi-final game, where Wheeling picked up a 3-0 win. The Nailers now lead the series 3-1. Jaxon Castor and Jordan Martel led the way for the Nailers. The Nailers can close the […]

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ECHL Central Division Semifinals Game Recap: Wheeling Nailers vs. Indy Fuel Game 3 | 04/22/2024

The Wheeling Nailers welcomed the Indy Fuel into WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, WV, tonight for game 3 of the Kelly Cup Central Division Semifinals as the Nailers came out on top in an exciting 3-2 overtime win. The Nailers captain, Justin Addamo, scored the game-winning goal to give the Nailers a 2-1 series lead. Wheeling […]

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PHOTOS: Wheeling Nailers vs Indy Fuel – 04/19/2024

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind – The Indy Fuel hosted the Wheeling Nailers for the first game of the playoffs on Friday night. The Fuel defeated the Nailers 5-2 in their first home playoff win in franchise history. Brett Bulmer and Wheeling’s Justin Lee set the tone with a fight after a series of hits along the boards. The […]

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ECHL Game Recap: Wheeling Nailers vs Indy Fuel Series | 04/20/2024

The Indy Fuel met with the Wheeling Nailers Friday night in Indianapolis for game two of their Kelly Cup Playoff series. Indy won 5-2 in the first game, with lots of heavy hits and challenging plays. The Wheelers want to tie this series as they return to their barn for game three. Looking to tonight’s […]

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ECHL Central Division Semi-Finals Game 1 Recap: Indy Fuel vs Wheeling Nailers | 04/19/2024

The Wheeling Nailers and Indy Fuel met for game one of their series in the Kelly Cup playoffs. Before this, the team had met 11 times this past season. Six of the 11 meetings were decided by one goal, with Indianapolis winning eight of the 11. The Fuel finished the season sitting at 39-25-6, and the […]

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